“Quiet quitting” describes when staff choose to do the absolute minimum to fulfil the terms of their employment instead of resigning. It is a sign employees are unhappy with a major aspect of their work and have become disengaged, which can have a negative impact on organisations and the services they provide.
The pandemic saw a shift in how people prioritised their lives and with this came notable declines in overtime. Estimates from the London School of Economics suggest more than 55 million discretionary hours were lost to the UK labour market each year between 2019 and 2022. On closer inspection, this was largely attributed to younger generations. Meanwhile the reduction in hours was 32% greater for men than women and there were greater declines among those with a degree. Understanding these sociodemographic differences and the factors that influence attitudes to work are central to taking sustainable measures to re-engage your workforce.
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